Best Music Players, Digital Audio Players (DAPs) of 2023 | Moon Audio

Best Music Players, Digital Audio Players (DAPs) of 2023 | Moon Audio

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✨ https://www.moon-audio.com/blog/best-daps-music-players-2023 ✨

*SHOP THE VIDEO*
➕ Silver Dragon Premium Cable: https://www.moon-audio.com/silver-dragon-premium-cable-for-focal-utopia-headphones-v3.html
➕ Silver Dragon USB Cable: https://www.moon-audio.com/silver-dragon-usb-cable.html
➕ Bronze Dragon MMCX IEM Cable: https://www.moon-audio.com/bronze-dragon-iem-cable-for-meze-mmcx.html
➕ Astell&Kern SP3000: https://www.moon-audio.com/astell-kern-sp3000-dap-music-player.html
➕ Sony WM1ZM2: https://www.moon-audio.com/sony-nw-wm1z-premium-walkmanr-with-high-resolution-audio.html
➕ Sony WM1AM2: https://www.moon-audio.com/sony-nw-wm1a-high-resolution-walkmanr.html
➕ Astell&Kern SR35: https://www.moon-audio.com/a-norma-sr35-dap-music-player.html
➕ Astell&Kern KANN Max: https://www.moon-audio.com/kann-max-dap-music-player.html
➕ Meze Advar: https://www.moon-audio.com/meze-advar-in-ear-monitors.html
➕ Focal Utopia 2022: https://www.moon-audio.com/focal-utopia-2022-headphones.html
➕ Astell&Kern KANN Ultra: https://www.moon-audio.com/kann-ultra-music-player-dap.html

🎵🔊 Unveiling the Best DAPs of 2023: Chosen by You! 🌟✨ Get ready for our most anticipated video of the year—the ultimate guide to Digital Audio Players (DAPs). These hi-res music players redefine on-the-go listening, offering audiophile-grade DACs, headphone amps, music streaming, and more—all in the palm of your hand. Discover the top 5 DAPs of 2023, chosen by you, our incredible customers. Let the music journey begin!

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*CHAPTERS*
0:00 | It’s here!
0:20 | Why Digital Audio Players
0:56 | 5: Astell&Kern KANN Max
3:50 | 4: Astell&Kern SR35
6:12 | 3: Sony WM1AM2
7:42 | 2: Sony WM1ZM2
10:09 | 1: Astell&Kern SP3000
13:13 | Dragon Cables
14:45 | Verdict

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50 Comments

  1. @JimmieJamOfTheDay on December 16, 2024 at 7:34 pm

    Do you know which music players currently have software that will open up when you connect a device to your computer and allow you to create s ‘most played’ playlist? Thanks.

  2. @SeelanA-pu7ji on December 16, 2024 at 7:35 pm

  3. @ratonautonomo8963 on December 16, 2024 at 7:37 pm

    $5k wtf?!

  4. @margaperex7059 on December 16, 2024 at 7:40 pm

    worst video I have ever seen; moon audio is disappointing and sold to sony and A&k ; They are not even kidding, those are the best daps; Cayin has the best daps; ibasso and hibby in sound quality

  5. @marconardelli on December 16, 2024 at 7:40 pm

    The prices are disgusting and without any sense.

  6. @SwordAndFern-mw3ke on December 16, 2024 at 7:42 pm

    Got stuck with an iPhone so I can’t listen to my goddamn music. It’s times like these my brain goes back to mp3 players

  7. @Whoosh12345 on December 16, 2024 at 7:44 pm

    How is the UI on all these DAPs? I have about 800 GB of music on the SD card in my smartphone so having an efficient UI for traversing large libraries is an important feature I’m looking for that doesn’t get a lot of attention in reviews.

  8. @authenticationproblem7868 on December 16, 2024 at 7:47 pm

    does it support the hi-res loseless audio i don;’t know much bout it

  9. @samsungtv4u on December 16, 2024 at 7:48 pm

    What’s the smallest Android dap worth buying.???

  10. @iikatinggangsengii2471 on December 16, 2024 at 7:48 pm

    m17 for me, its affordable and can do anything

  11. @randyd.3429 on December 16, 2024 at 7:48 pm

    Question, are dap players compatible with connection to car stereos..

  12. @gges1605 on December 16, 2024 at 7:50 pm

    When you consistently try to push cables people are less likely to trust this as an impartial review and realise its just an advert to sell them stuff. The value of any opinion expressed in the video then has to be viewed in that light. When you review them to simply inform people whats available and what they actually sound like without trying to make an advertisement you probably do better with sales as people might actually trust your review.

  13. @pierrefornallaz364 on December 16, 2024 at 7:51 pm

    Not a reliable review ! Do you only know Astell & Kern and Sony DAPs ? Or is it only because that’s the brands you are selling ?
    They are so many other excellent brands with much better price/quality ratios, starting with the FiiO, etc.
    I will never again see your review, because of your lack of honesty.

  14. @Sheepy007 on December 16, 2024 at 7:52 pm

    It’s 2024, i was on the lookout for a good cheap DAP from FiiO because I was not happy with solely using a Bluetooth Dongle and my phone, only to realize that they cancelled their entire entry level line of devices, and so did many of the more renowned china Hifi brands. Now, the cheapest FiiO Dap available to me starts at 500€. That sucked

  15. @cavb748 on December 16, 2024 at 7:53 pm

    Do any of the DAPs can output to two headphones at the same time?
    You are awesome guys!

  16. @Underhills on December 16, 2024 at 7:53 pm

    "fit in your pocket". Yeah, if you have really large pockets. Where did all the compact mp3 players go? No point in owning a phone size player. Then I might as well use the phone 😂

  17. @chucklanman3315 on December 16, 2024 at 7:54 pm

    They need to make DAP’s that have NVME slots. I need a DAP that can handle over 2GB. My music library is huge.

  18. @KeyboardSavant on December 16, 2024 at 7:56 pm

    I’ve had the Shanling M7 since it launched, but I think my next move will be the Sony ZM2. I’ve heard really good things about the player, and had the chance to listen for myself on a few occasions. Such a delightfully-unique sound.

  19. @spetnazcccp on December 16, 2024 at 7:59 pm

    200 dollars for a cable? lol

  20. @user-rb2xx3nn2q on December 16, 2024 at 8:00 pm

    I bought the m9 plus on 10 Nov 2024. After 4 weeks of usage the second small screen stopped working.

    The problem is related to the secondary small screen on the device.
    The fact is that, after some time (since i bought it) I notinced that some of the figures are strarting to vanish/ The screen displays only a part of information. Like it did not work,

    Shanling says they want to repair it. Repair after 4 weeks since purchase ? Come on. They dont want to change a player to a new one / without defects..

    The device was purchased from their official reseller
    Dont buy products from Shanling – They sell faulty players.

  21. @susieroberts8175 on December 16, 2024 at 8:01 pm

    I would have thought that a professional audio specialist would know that a "V" is a volt.

  22. @Mischievous_Moth on December 16, 2024 at 8:02 pm

    I just want a good DAP with buttons.
    I don’t want a touchscreen…

  23. @wahid-lg1kk on December 16, 2024 at 8:04 pm

    Where is the Tempotec V6? The Aune M1p? The ibasso dx170? And so on, like, the good stuff?

  24. @KJLand5837 on December 16, 2024 at 8:05 pm

    wow that is a cool

  25. @o0julek0o on December 16, 2024 at 8:07 pm

    Please explain to me how a $200 USB cable makes any kind of difference over a $3 one.

  26. @x32i77 on December 16, 2024 at 8:08 pm

    Dear moon audio team : i am searching for a dap that can drive the DCA Stealth . Price doesnt matter.

  27. @hipidipi20157max on December 16, 2024 at 8:09 pm

    I want a DAP thet isnt portable but compact. Maybe the size between an apple tv and a mac mini. I dont want a tiny portable player or a computer or laptop. Is there a think like that? High res flac player (no streaming) that connects directly to my amp or to speakers (no headphones). Something that looks elegant and cool over a bookshelf (lets call it a bookshelf DAP).

  28. @JohnPooley-te9ei on December 16, 2024 at 8:09 pm

    Nice1..Moon & thank u

  29. @Broken_robot1986 on December 16, 2024 at 8:10 pm

    Jeezus, they shouldn’t even let poor people like me watch this video.

  30. @seyley2901 on December 16, 2024 at 8:11 pm

    What type of music files should be used at this present time?

  31. @victormedrano2316 on December 16, 2024 at 8:13 pm

    No Cayin DAP? 🤔

  32. @faremissound on December 16, 2024 at 8:14 pm

    Hi! How would sr35 work with highly sensitive IEMs, such as Campfire Andromeda? Specifically I’m curious about the background noise often being an issue with these particular iems. Thanks!

  33. @ari-athbadminton0301 on December 16, 2024 at 8:14 pm

    I’ll be happy with an Hiby R3II that is a fraction of the cost from those entries.
    Diminishing returns hit hard past 160dollar mark for a DAP.

  34. @Hadroncollider_ on December 16, 2024 at 8:19 pm

    Based on the genre pairings, non of those is for me. Is there a good player for… males?

  35. @mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid on December 16, 2024 at 8:19 pm

    No Questyle?

  36. @vectoralphaSec on December 16, 2024 at 8:19 pm

    Anything under $80??

  37. @MacOrph on December 16, 2024 at 8:22 pm

    The production of this Chinese blown egg costs maybe $50 and they are sold to us for the same price as European products. Where have gone the big brands like Philips, Panasonic and Grundig? They allowed Chinese brands to enter Europe and they are no longer cheap.

  38. @seanptaco on December 16, 2024 at 8:23 pm

    Literall in nobodies price range

  39. @agrisbatna1797 on December 16, 2024 at 8:24 pm

    For what these gadgets for..that prise , can l listening spotify and what diferent ehpect compare simple phone ?! 🫤??

  40. @JacobW567 on December 16, 2024 at 8:24 pm

    Add "Premium" on your title fgs. All these DAPs are so expensive…

  41. @x32i77 on December 16, 2024 at 8:24 pm

    What about ibasso 320 max ti ?

  42. @ecodelta3732 on December 16, 2024 at 8:26 pm

    I have this Sony NW WM1AM2 and I am trying to connect to my Burson DAC with usb c audioquest cable and the audio does not pass ,what can it be ? I’ve changed wires setup and nothing

  43. @Extremesam43 on December 16, 2024 at 8:26 pm

    Prices prices prices!

  44. @eddalton8530 on December 16, 2024 at 8:29 pm

    are these compatible for home audio use ? if not, what type of device would you recommend ? thanks !

  45. @TheAshishDdaviddShow on December 16, 2024 at 8:29 pm

    Bro the only problem with this review is that from beginning till end it sounds like you are reading the brochure. Try to change that if possible.

  46. @portugasanwa on December 16, 2024 at 8:30 pm

    Best bang for the buck Hiby R6 Iii, this video is a joke, so many oprions cheaper and better.

  47. @get-gadgetsnow on December 16, 2024 at 8:31 pm

    2023

  48. @chucklanman3315 on December 16, 2024 at 8:32 pm

    should of added the Hidizs AP80 PRO-X to the list

  49. @roakey8167 on December 16, 2024 at 8:32 pm

    A Higfh quality USB C TO USB cable say 25 quuid – will surely be better than the one you are touting?

  50. @michaelsuperstar606 on December 16, 2024 at 8:32 pm

    I chose the Sony Walkman WM1AM2 for listening to the gateway experience. It’s wonderful, but I still can’t get the Z out of my mind.

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